Description
This Strawberries and Cream Dream Layer Cheesecake Cake blends rich cheesecake, fluffy vanilla cake, and whipped strawberry cream into one unforgettable dessert. Ideal for spring and summer celebrations, this layered treat is fresh, fruity, and make-ahead friendly. Keywords: strawberry cheesecake cake, strawberries and cream cake, layered cheesecake dessert.
Ingredients
1 box vanilla cake mix
16 oz cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 stick butter (melted)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a springform pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Pour mixture into the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until set. Chill completely.
4. Prepare vanilla cake mix as directed on box using melted butter, 1 egg, and water or milk as needed.
5. Divide cake batter between two round pans and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
6. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with remaining sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla until soft peaks form.
7. Fold in sliced fresh strawberries gently into the whipped cream.
8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, top with chilled cheesecake layer, then second cake layer.
9. Frost the entire cake with the whipped strawberry cream.
10. Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing for clean layers.
Notes
This cake can be made 1 day in advance for easy prep.
Use fresh strawberries for best texture in whipped cream.
Wipe your knife between slices for clean, beautiful layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg